Sometimes known as a traditional or a graduate CV. A chronological CV is used to match qualifications and experience with the requirements of a job. This CV is structured in reverse chronological order; providing clear details of qualifications, employment history and responsibilities.

The skills-based CV allows individuals to emphasize on skills they have developed. This CV can be used if the applicant has a skillset that is required for a job but has limited professional experience, unrelated qualifications and/ or significant gaps in their employment history.

Focused on educational achievements, academic CVs are used when applying for lecturing or research-based roles. They differ to general or chronological CVs as they include sections on publications, teaching experience, research activities, conferences and presentations.

A technical CV would usually include a key-skill heading i.e. Designer, followed by a paragraph of technical expertise and experience. Though the contents are technical, this CV still needs to be drafted in a manner that non-technical individuals like HR Managers can understand it.

The law CV is used when applying for training contracts. It would include all elements of education (relevant electives, modules and acheivements), legal work experience (vacation schemes, pro bono and work placements), and commercial awareness (task and responsibilities).

Drafting a strong CV when you've just completed your O / A-levels with minimal work experience can be challenging. Employers recognize this issue and rarely ever expects school leavers to have much work experience. The presentation of the CV is what matters.